90 Seconds to Success

Get a daily dose of inspiration and encouragement from Craig Thompson, founder of the WLS Channel. Now 11+ years post-op, Craig speaks from the heart about the mental and emotional baggage carried by people who struggle with obesity. His single servings of sound wisdom can help you begin to think and act differently, and to take positive steps toward a better life, wherever you are in your weight loss journey!

The Value of You. Many people who suffer with obesity think of themselves as being worthless. But, the truth is that each of us is a unique work of art, a singular creation and beyond price. Even in the world of checks and credits, each of us has value because others have chosen to invest in us, whether financially or emotionally. By way of analogy, Craig shows us that even a violin overlooked in a pawn shop as a “piece of junk” can turn out to have tremendous worth – if only we know how to recognize it.

Tongue Tied. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that we have control over our tongues, not the other way around. Being consciously aware of what we intend to say before we say it is a powerful way to influence our own lives and those of others. Words have power, and it’s important to speak words that are going to empower ourselves and those around us to do the right thing.

Wash Out Your Mouth. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that the problem of obesity is not only on the outside (the extra pounds) but on the inside (what we think and say). By “washing out your mouth” and cleaning up any idle, negative, or thoughtless words you speak, you can change the way you think – and achieve a more positive outlook on life.

Find Your Direction. It’s easy to lose your way from time to time on the road to self-improvement. Inspiration can provide direction – but inspiration isn’t built in. It has to be sought out and internalized before it can serve as a guide. By filling your mind with inspiration from without, you can figure out where you need to go within -- and stay on the right path to a more fulfilling life.

Focus on the Positive. Instead of focusing on what it is that we don’t have and what hasn’t worked for us, host Craig Thompson encourages us to focus on the new opportunities that lie ahead and our individual gifts. By focusing on the positive side of things we are able to create our own reality and find happiness for ourselves. Just as important, staying positive, we are able to give back to others.

Where is Happiness? Where does happiness come from? How can we find happiness in every situation – good or bad? Host Craig Thompson reminds us that we all have the ability to choose happiness every day. The secret? Gratitude. We cannot say “I will be happy when” or “I will be happy if” – we must choose happiness right here by being grateful for what we have right now.

Where Are You? In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that each day is a gift – we can’t stay in the past, yet we are not promised tomorrow. By staying in the moment and looking forward with optimism, we are able to keep our minds in the now. We can do the right things and make the right decisions – whether for our weight loss journey or our personal relationships.

Documenting Your Journey. Do you remember what you were doing this time last year? Or five years ago? In this episode, host Craig Thompson explains how keeping a journal of our successes and our struggles, we can recognize how much we have learned and grown along the way. Our journey also gives others a roadmap for dealing with life’s highways and detours, and offers them encouragement when the road may seem difficult.